Cuba Revisited or Vietnam? Russian Aid to Haiphong
The piece argues the Vietnam war shows Moscow backing Haiphong supply lines with Russian tanks trucks and ships and ties this to past Cuba incidents. It notes 6 000 U S combat troops and about 55 000 support personnel in Vietnam and warns of possible new Soviet moves if not challenged. Ships faced a three day deadline to leave Haiphong harbor.
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Haiphong Harbor
U. S
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Haiphong
Nixon
Russia
Moscow
Kremlin
Peking
Demilitarized Zone
Cuba
Cameron Volunteers Hold Open House For Firemen
Cameron celebrates its volunteer firemen who routinely answer calls at any hour without pay. They leave work, business, and home life to help others, risking safety and comfort, and the community honors their service with an open house at the fire station Saturday afternoon.
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Cameron
Defamation in School Cases Under Public Education Policy
A 1972 ABA feature explains that teachers face limits on defamation claims against critics. Courts require evidence of harm to professional standing, allow reasonable criticism, and distinguish casual remarks from true incompetence. Examples include a grandmother’s denunciation and a principal’s chalking remark, with outcomes favoring cautious speech.
Peking Traffic Offenses Produce Unique Results
Reporter Peter Gregson describes traffic stops in Peking where fines are replaced by lectures. Officers inspect documents, take licenses, and issue admonitions after lengthy consultations at kiosks. Serious crashes can lead to jail or countryside reeducation. no insurance exists.
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Peking
China
Tien An Men
Senator Hruska Attacks CBS over LEAA Coverage
In a Congressional Record excerpt Senator Roman L. Hruska criticizes CBS for omitting LEAA funded crime relief efforts from a 60 Minutes segment. He cites police chief endorsements and crime reductions in multiple cities to argue Washington’s and the nation’s LEAA programs are effective and misrepresented.
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Neb
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EAA
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America
CBS
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Leonard
SEAA
Wilson
District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department
Washington D.C
Washington
Metropolitan Police Department
Television’s tricky role in presenting war as spectacle
Crump notes TV commentators blur opinion and fact while news coverage seeks sensation. He cites staged elements at times and recalls the Khe Sanh siege in South Vietnam presented as a dramatic television event.
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Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
Old Philosopher Considers Backlog Of Untried Crimes
A reader argues about New York City crime backlogs and federal caseloads, suggesting no fault crimes or insurance as solutions. He jokes about expanding courts and cites figures on Supreme Court filings and unsafe bridges to critique political inaction.
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Baltimore
Rochester
N.Y
Seattle
Wash
Grand Rapids
Mich
Youngstown
Ohio
New York City
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